Within the subphylum Urochordata is a group called the appendicularians (or larvaceans; class Appendicularia). This relatively obscure group of organisms plays an important role in the global carbon cycle and other biogeochemical processes in the ocean. Use library and Internet resources to research the natural history of these unique invertebrate chordates. What do they eat? How do they capture food?

Within the subphylum Urochordata is a group called the appendicularians (or larvaceans; class Appendicularia). This relatively obscure group of organisms plays an important role in the global carbon cycle and other biogeochemical processes in the ocean. Use library and Internet resources to research the natural history of these unique invertebrate chordates. What do they eat? How do they capture food?

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter15: Diversity Of Animals

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Problem 16RQ: Members of Chondrichthyes differ from members of Osteichthyes by having a _______. a. jaw b. bony...

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